Articles from the December 15, 2022 edition
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Play offers take on classic holiday song
An Orchard theater company will make its debut, Saturday, with a take on a popular holiday song. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," penned by Orchard resident Don Lallier, will be performed by the...
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Eat Drink and Be Healthy
Tis the season to overindulge. Whether sweet treats, decadent desserts or cool cocktails provide temptation, now is a good time to strategize what to eat - and foods to avoid - to dodge the holiday...
Commissioners make recommendation to revisit county zoning laws
Antelope County’s planning and zoning board will take a look at current regulations regarding pipelines. On Tuesday, commissioners approved to request the board to meet and adopt similar r...
Kerkman elected to head Clearwater Trustees
Clearwater Village Board of Trustees will have a new look, following Monday's reorganization meeting held in the fire hall meeting room. Longtime trustees Steve Hankla and Kevin Filsinger made their...
-Isms: Views on life in rural America
If I asked 20 Nebraskans, “What is your favorite holiday dessert,” I imagine I would receive 20 different responses. My favorite treat: bing bars. No shock to those of you who know me well. I als...
American's energy independence
Nearly two weeks prior to the first day of winter, we have seen snow, ice and freezing conditions across the Third District. While precipitation is needed to relieve Nebraska’s fourth-driest year o...
The two sides of humanity in medicine
Merriam-Webster defines humanity as “compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition.” It is also defined as “the quality or condition of being human.” The first definition is what peo...
Bond amendment denied for teen accused of school threat
Koda K. Fernau, 18, of Clearwater appeared in front of the Honorable Donna Taylor on Dec. 6, beside his court-appointed attorney Ryan Stover of Norfolk, for a status hearing on a felony count of making terroristic threats and for arraignment on two...
Sixth-floor surprise: A California couple's art gallery widens eyes
McCOOK – In a 100-year-old building in downtown McCook, push the round number six and an elevator ride takes you up, up, up to the highest floor in this railroad town’s tallest building. The elevator lurches stopped. The doors slide open. And her...
Recognition
Employees of Antelope Memorial Hospital were recognized for years of service and Caring Kind at the AMH Christmas Party, Dec. 9, at the American Legion in Neligh....
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Neligh, Nebraska Dec. 6, 2022 The chairperson opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the 11-07-2022 BOC meeting. Miles of Smiles...
USDA announces conservation reserve program initiative for upland wildlife habitat development
Nebraska USDA Farm Service Agency executive director, John Berge, recently announced the opening of applications for a special Conservation Reserve Program initiative designed to increase habitat for upland wildlife. The Upland Wildlife State Acres...
Former Neligh man accepts plea deal
Simon M. Beacom, 20, of Omaha, was scheduled for a bench trial Dec. 7, on two Class 3 misdemeanor counts alleged June 24 – Count I, minor in possession of alcohol (age 19/20) and Count II, misrepresenting his age to obtain liquor, as well as a c...
Delwyn Schwager
A celebration of life for Delwyn Schwager, age 68, of Royal, Nebraska will be Monday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m., at the Royal Auditorium in Royal. Bob Dainton will officiate. Visitation will be one hour pri...
Semi driver arrested after hit-and-run with trooper
One person has been arrested following a hit-and-run with a Nebraska State trooper, a pursuit, and an hour-long standoff on Interstate 80. The incident began at approximately 5:10 p.m., after...
Mobile food pantry canceled
Due to projected cold weather next week, Neligh's mobile food pantry will be canceled and not rescheduled. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 20....
